Holy Sepulchre
A very important Christian shrine
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This is neither St. Peter's in Rome, nor Notre Dame in Paris; this is all about the feeling! From the very first step in the courtyard, it hits you and hits you hard, the music, the incense, the prayers being cried out in multiple languages, the expressions on the pilgrim’s faces. The mood is very reverent, this is where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. Even if you don't believe, one can't deny the feeling, unlike any other place in the world.
Reviewed by: JonatasS from on Nov 03 2009
We arrived for the 3pm Stations of the Cross, with the thousands of faithful, tourists and faithful tourists! With music, bells, incense and chanting of the different traditions like a huge living organism It's confusing, a bit tense (our group got shouted at by a grumpy nun) and exciting, the focus of devotion for so many varied beautiful traditions. Then I went back at dawn the following day and went to the empty tomb when it was quiet and full of mystery. It's pointless to question what's fact and what's myth - the place has ingested the prayers and aspirations and broken hearts of millions - a truly wonderful, messy holy chaos. Fantastic.
Reviewed by: jfh from on Feb 23 2009
I advise every traveller to visit teh church of the Holy Sepluchre early morning - long before the tourist reach it - thn you can feel the holiness in the place
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 01 2007
A must see for the pilgrim and visitor to Jersusalem. REmove yourself from the hustle of the city and enter into a place of holiness. Leave time for thought, contemplation and prayer.
Reviewed by: ClaytonE from on Nov 07 2005
It's hard to believe the claims of this place. It is a very old and very ornate church. I didn't find it a spiritual experience.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 16 2005
You can definitely feel the presence of God in this church, beautiful and historical, with paintings and art that is just amazing. Just seeing and touching Jesus' tombstone was enough, an experience i'll never forget. A must see for every Christian.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 11 2005
A very important Christian shrine
Back to Holy Sepulchre
This is neither St. Peter's in Rome, nor Notre Dame in Paris; this is all about the feeling! From the very first step in the courtyard, it hits you and hits you hard, the music, the incense, the prayers being cried out in multiple languages, the expressions on the pilgrim’s faces. The mood is very reverent, this is where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. Even if you don't believe, one can't deny the feeling, unlike any other place in the world.
Reviewed by: JonatasS from on Nov 03 2009
We arrived for the 3pm Stations of the Cross, with the thousands of faithful, tourists and faithful tourists! With music, bells, incense and chanting of the different traditions like a huge living organism It's confusing, a bit tense (our group got shouted at by a grumpy nun) and exciting, the focus of devotion for so many varied beautiful traditions. Then I went back at dawn the following day and went to the empty tomb when it was quiet and full of mystery. It's pointless to question what's fact and what's myth - the place has ingested the prayers and aspirations and broken hearts of millions - a truly wonderful, messy holy chaos. Fantastic.
Reviewed by: jfh from on Feb 23 2009
I advise every traveller to visit teh church of the Holy Sepluchre early morning - long before the tourist reach it - thn you can feel the holiness in the place
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 01 2007
A must see for the pilgrim and visitor to Jersusalem. REmove yourself from the hustle of the city and enter into a place of holiness. Leave time for thought, contemplation and prayer.
Reviewed by: ClaytonE from on Nov 07 2005
It's hard to believe the claims of this place. It is a very old and very ornate church. I didn't find it a spiritual experience.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 16 2005
You can definitely feel the presence of God in this church, beautiful and historical, with paintings and art that is just amazing. Just seeing and touching Jesus' tombstone was enough, an experience i'll never forget. A must see for every Christian.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 11 2005
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